IELTS Preparatory Course
  
To Prepare Students for the IELTS Examination
 
Course approval: KPT(JPS)600-03/1062/Gabung (60) bertarikh 24.5.07 / 5/12
 
 
 
 
 
 

Why IELTS?
An IELTS score band of at least 6.0 is required by many overseas universities for entry into their degree courses.

 
When To Sit?
Get your IELTS now, at least 6 months ahead of your application for university entrance.


What Is IELTS?
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is jointly managed by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL), British Council and IDP: IELTS Australia.

IELTS is a specialized international English proficiency qualification. It conforms to the highest international standards of language assessment. It covers the four language skills – listening, speaking, reading and writing.

It is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who wish to study in institutions of higher education or work in places where English is the language of communication.


Why IELTS At DISTED?
The IELTS preparatory course has been specifically designed to guide students on the test format, the salient features, the examination techniques and the skills required to sit for the test confidently.

It will give potential candidates an idea of whether their English is at the required level to hit the target score band of 6 or above.

Course Structure, Duration And Requirements
Course Structure
 

Topics

  • Requirements and format of the IELTS examination.
• Question types: Multiple choice, short-answer questions, sentence completion, chart/table completion, summary completion and matching.
  • Read academic passages for short answer questions and matching lists.
• Speaking tasks: Respond to an introduction and sustain a conversation on the topic given.
  • Translate graphic information into linear form using own words.
• Use of correct and appropriate language to report statistical information
  • Writing task 1: Practice
• Writing task 2: Different essay types and writing in an appropriate style.
  • Focus and active listening.
• Practise listening test with set tasks.
• Mock speaking test: Respond to examiner and discuss given statement with a partner.
  • Mock listening test based on IELTS examination and feedback.
• Mock writing tests.
  • Feedback on writing tests for improvement.
• More speaking practice: Extended conversation on a suggested theme and discussion.
  • Read a variety of passages and know the question types.
• Mock reading test based on IELTS examination and feedback.

Course Duration
10 lessons of 3 hours each totalling 30 hours.
Typically, classes are held over 10 weeks on Saturdays
from 9am to 12noon.

Requirements
Any student with SPM is eligible to sit for IELTS.

 


Examination
The IELTS test is conducted at least once a month and more often at peak times at IDP: IELTS Australia and the British Council in Penang. Results are available within two weeks of the test.
 


Fee Schedule & Intake Dates

 
 IELTS Preparatory Course
 
Intakes
4 February, 14 April, 21 July and 6 October 2012

 
  Fee
RM
1
Registration fee (Exempted for DISTED students)
150
2
Tuition fees
450

3

IELTS examination fees (or as determined by Cambridge ESOL)

580


The tuition and registration fees are payable upon enrolment, non-refundable and non-transferable.
 
All fees are subject to change without prior notice.
DISTED reserves the right at its absolute discretion to add, delete or amend any terms and conditions without prior notice.